Timbo... I agree with you... that you have to get people hooked on sailing first... then racing, etc etc etc.

But
A small buisness, Standard YC with facilities, Community sailing center, paper yacht club are places that do this now.
Make the case that there is more demand then supply for this service and so more needs to be done.

(Then show me how you convert recreational sailors to racing sailors... that is what these programs try to do after they teach sailing)

To the point of the argument... Make the case that the NATIONAL organization (USSA, NAHCA A Class should do this at the local level! (Do they have the skills and the boots on the ground?)

Then make the case that every sailboat racer in the class or members of the National sailing organization should pay for this program and subsidize it.

I can't see how you make the case.

Telling me that you have to be introduced to sailing and be able to get on the water is essential and while very true is simply not the answer to any of those questions.